Obituaries
Marvin West
Nov 9, 2023
Marvin James West, 71, of Rockford died November 9, 2023. Born November 28, 1951 in Dekalb; son of James and Marilyn (Allen) West. Marv attended Kirkland schools. United in marriage to Cecelia Folgate on October 21, 1971. He retired from CamCar Fastenal where he worked as a Heat Treater. Marv was a unique individual, capable of spinning tall tales; or...
Sarah Stewart-Shelton
Nov 2, 2023
Sarah "Tanya" Shelton was a loving mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, and friend to many. She departed this earthly life November 2, 2023 at age 57. She was born in Chester, PA, to Joseph and Lydia (Ginyard) Shelton on July 5, 1966. She is a graduate of Chester High School. Sarah was an amazing cook, she loved gathering her family for...
Lois M. Scurti
Oct 30, 2023
Lois Marie Scurti, 88 of DeKalb died October 30, 2023. Born April 22, 1935 in Palmyra, ME; daughter of Nathan and Wyona (Fletcher) Wark. United in marriage to Edward Wayne Scurti on October 1, 1954 in Caribou, ME. Lois was a homemaker. Survived by daughter, Lorraine (Tom Winkle) Scurti; grandchildren, Nina (Christina) Scurti, Jonathan Scurti; nephew, Jeffrey Harth. Preceded in...
Robert Daniel Smith
Oct 29, 2023
Robert Daniel Smith, 79, of Roscoe, died on October 29, 2023. Born April 26, 1944 in Peoria; son of Ivan and Vera (Kamp) Smith. Graduate of Morton High School class of 1963. United in marriage to Yvonne Mikolay on September 12, 1992 in Washington, IL. Bob retired from Caterpillar after 37 years. Bob and his wife loved to travel all...
Shirley Joy Brock
Oct 27, 2023
Shirley Joy Brock, 80, of Rockford, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by her loving family on October 27, 2023. Born August 15, 1943 in Joliet; daughter of Bernard and Hazel (Sippel) Maitya. Graduated from East High School. United in marriage to Roger Lee Brock on January 29, 1966. She lovingly tended to the needs...
Crystal Wakenight
Oct 16, 2023
Crystal Marie Wakenight, 45, of Loves Park died October 16, 2023. Born February 28, 1978 in Rockford; daughter of Gregory Allen and Johnna (Huey) Wakenight. Survived by her children; Diamond Norman, Dante Schoonover; grandchildren; K'Leo Schoonover, Da'Taevion Godwin; siblings, Jeremy Wakenight, Amanda (William) Vronch; nieces and nephews, William Jr., Cortney, Kathryn, Ashley, Dante, Zekahri, Alexandria, Seth, Luke; great-nephew and great-niece,...
Linda Rose Hines
Oct 10, 2023
Linda Rose Hines, 73, of Rockford, formerly of Elgin; died on October 10, 2023. Born August 25, 1950 in Chicago; daughter of William and Helen (Washington) Anderson. Graduate of Loretto Academy High School. Linda obtained her Bachelor's Degree and teaching license from Loyola University and her Master's Degree in Literature from Northeastern Illinois University. She retired from the Chicago Public...
Betty Mitchell
Oct 4, 2023
Betty Faye Mitchell, 93, of Rockford died on October 4, 2023. Born August 11, 1930 in Valley Park, MO. Daughter of George and Bernice Taylor. United in marriage to Carl Mitchell on February 21, 1947 in Valley Park, MO. Betty retired from Woodward Governor, where she worked in the cafeteria. She attended Redeemer Church, and volunteered in the gift shop...
Wanda Hilton
Sep 16, 2023
Wanda May Hilton, 67 of Rockford went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 16, 2023. Born November 20, 1955 in Rockford; daughter of William and Joanne (Hunt) Wilson. Wanda was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. She had a caring, kind and giving heart and would be the first one to help someone...
Thomas (Tom) Leo Cleveland
Sep 13, 2023
Thomas (Tom) Leo Cleveland, 85, of Loves Park, IL was welcomed into Heaven on September 13, 2023. Tom was born March 20, 1938, in Chicago, IL to Massillon and Josephine Cleveland. He grew up in a large family with six brothers and two sisters in a household that always welcomed friends to the family table. After high school, Tom met...
Aubree Mae Taylor
Sep 3, 2023
Aubree Mae Taylor was born sleeping September 3, 2023. She was the treasured daughter of Matt and Amanda Taylor. Among those mourning her loss include big sister, Sophia; maternal grandparents, Mike and Linda Williams; paternal grandparents, Robert Taylor, Barbara Vick; maternal Aunt Amy)Zac) Chadwick; paternal uncle, Bobby Taylor; cousins Lydia, Autumn and Logan Chadwick; and a circle of extended family...
Anthony Allen Nimmer
Aug 30, 2023
Anthony Allen Nimmer (Tony) passed away August 30, 2023, in his Durand, IL home. He was 72 years old. Tony was born on July 11, 1951 in Beloit Wisconsin to Harold and Joan (Moody) Nimmer. Tony grew up on the family farm in Shirland, IL. He graduated from Hononegah High school in 1969. Survivors include Daughter Lindsey (Juan) Herrera, grandchildren...
Krystyna Sawras
Aug 26, 2023
Krystyna Emilia Sawras, 72, died on August 26, 2023. Born July 25, 1951 in Drezdenko, Poland. Attended school in Poznań. United in marriage to Piotr Sawras on November 11, 1988 in Lake Tahoe, NV. Krystyna was a retired Physical & Massage Therapist and Art Conservator. Survived by husband, Piotr; children, Emilia Zahniser, Paul Sawras, Justyna Sawras; granddaughter, Maya Zahniser; siblings,...
Patty Sue Hole
Aug 26, 2023
Patty Sue Hole, 88, of Rockford died on August 26, 2023. Born July 29, 1935 in Knoxville, TN, daughter of William and Alberta (Applegarth) Floyd. Graduate of Bridgeport Ohio High School. United in marriage to Richard "Richie" Hole on December 21, 1957 in Martins Ferry, OH. She obtained her Bachelor of Education from Kent State University, and Master of Education...
Cevin R. Schweinler
Aug 25, 2023
Cevin R. Schweinler, born April 28, 1958 to Charles and Eileen (Tramm) Schweinler lived life to the fullest. He loved to race motocross and for many years, worked at Byron's Motosports Park as the track official. He was a man's man, always working with his hands, including Ingersoll Milling Machine, Barker Rockford, Rockford Ball Screw, Golf Creations, several paper mills...
Deborah Sarver
Jul 21, 2023
Deborah Sue Sarver, 70, of Pecatonica died on July 21, 2023. Born March 10, 1953 in Rockford; daughter of Richard and Dixie (Mitchell) Sarver. Graduate of Pecatonica High School, Class of 1971. Deborah started her career at the early age of 12, where she worked with her grandfather and uncle at the Pecatonica newspaper. She graduated early from high school...
Wesley Clark Newman
Jul 20, 2023
Wesley Clark Newman, 63, of Rockford lost his battle with cancer and peacefully passed away on July 20, 2023 at home. Born November 1, 1959 in Rockford; son of David and Mildred (Pals) Newman. Graduate of Winnebago High School, class of 1977. Married 44 years to his high school sweetheart, Diane Westphal on April 21, 1979 in Rockford. Wesley was...
Frederic Young
Jul 17, 2023
Frederic Marlin Young, 80, of Roscoe passed away holding the hands of his daughters and grandson on July 17, 2023. Born April 21, 1943 in Chicago, IL; son of Stetler and Evelyn (Joelson) Young. Graduate of Harlem High School, class of 1961. Fred obtained his BA in English Literature from Rockford University, class of 1965 and went on to spend...
Nancy K. Pettenger Winget
Jul 10, 2023
Nancy K. Pettenger Winget- 88 Rockford - Nancy passed away at 9 pm at Wesley Willows in Rockford, IL after a short illness. She was born on Jan. 9th 1935 in Dixon, Il. to Irvin N. Pettenger and Bernice Dunseth Pettenger. Nancy was raised in Rockford and attended area schools. She started working for "Ma Bell,", Illinois Bell Telephone Co....
Leona A. Faulkner
Jun 27, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Leona Faulkner of Rockton, IL announce her passing on June 27, 2023 at Javon Bea Hospital, Rockford, IL. Leona suffered a stroke and passed away peacefully with family at her side. Paul and Mae (Katzenberger) Knorr welcomed Leona Ann on January 6, 1932. She joined brothers Tom and Dick, growing up...
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